Karaka 2018 - Book 1

CHARM SPIRIT (IRE) (Bay 2011-Stud GB 2015, NZ 2015). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1, Prix Paul de Moussac, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Djebel, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix des Melezes, 3d Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1. Grandson of a half-sister to SW Russian Bond. His oldest SH-bred progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

ROXON, by Postponed. 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$110,925, WRC Anniversary H., L, Marton JC Waikato Stud H., Manawatu RC Gravity Canyon Adventure H., Levin RC The Chronicle H., 2d WRC Thompson H., Gr.3. This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is an unraced 3YO. Dam of one foal to race.

2nd dam

DELIGHTFUL, by Omnicorp. 6 wins from 1400m to 1900m, NZ$94,890, A$8,200, Rotorua Challenge P., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Tumu Timbers H., Let's Go to Turk's Bar H., 2d Hawkes Bay Western Plains Wineries H., AHI Roofing H., Manawatu RC Awapuni Veterinary Services H., QTC Lord Penn Welter H., WRC Nees Mitre 10 Home & Trade H., 3d Hawkes Bay Duke of Gloucester H., Stortford Auto Sales H.Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners,inc:-

ROXON(Postponed). 5 wins. See above.

Dont Gloat. 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Waikato RC Fairview Motors H., Manawatu RC Harcourts H., Taranaki RC Waterfront Hotel H.

King Usain. 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$88,610, SAJC Happy 60th Dianne Smith H., 2d ATC Australia's Favourite Air H., MVRC Globalgallop.com.auH.

Balbowa. Winner at 1400m, WATC Perth Ice Works H.

Coleman. Winner at 1000m, 2d SAJC SA Bookmakers H.

3rd dam

ICHIBAN LASS, by St Hilarion. 3 wins at 1200m, 1550m, Rotorua RC Drainage Merchants P.H., 2d HBJC Russells Sound & Vision H. Half-sister to RECALL, Gold Idol (dam of SKY MIST), Golden Gamble (dam of AMBITIOUS DRAGON). Dam of 3 named foals, all winners, inc:-

DELIGHTFUL(Omnicorp). 6 wins. See above.

4th dam

GILDING, by Noble Bijou. 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, AJC Ribbon H. Half-sister to Ballroom Lady. Dam of 9 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

RECALL(Kaapstad). 5 wins from 1350m to 2400m, A$156,150, STC Winter Cup, L, 2d STC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, Frank Underwood Cup, L.

Golden Gamble. Unraced. Dam of-

AMBITIOUS DRAGON(Pins). Horse of the Year in Hong Kong in 2010-11 & 2011-12. Champion Middle Distance Horse in Hong Kong in 2010-11 & 2011-12. Champion Miler in Hong Kong in 2011-12 & 2012-13. 13 wins from 1400m to 2000m, HK$58,722,850, Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1, HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1, 2d HKJC Jockey Club Mile, Gr.2-twice.

Gold Idol. Unraced. Dam of-

SKY MIST(Sky Chase). 3 wins to 1200m, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, New Season's 3YO H., WRC Diners Club H. Dam of-

NEEDUASK - ACE ALETA(Sing.) (Howbaddouwantit). 6 wins to 1400m, NZ$227,375, S$219,993, Avondale JC Concorde H., Gr.2, ARC Newmarket H., L, 2d ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Singapore DerbyTrial, L.